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Community Projects

About the Community Project

The Kahilu Theatre’s community project was created as an opportunity for the Kahilu Theatre Foundation to pair with another non-profit in the community to raise awareness of an important community issue.

These projects are centered on a specific theme and involve workshops, supplemental educational opportunities, and development of a dance performance that is held at the Kahilu Theatre in the Spring. The show is then refined and made part of the Kahilu Theatre’s youth performance season.

Water-ver May-be

Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7pm
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2pm


50 dancers, ranging from enthusiastic and energetic four year-olds to graceful and mature adulthood, will take the Kahilu Theatre stage on Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (2pm), May 1 and 2 in “Water-ver May-be” a multi-media extravaganza choreographed and conceived by Hawai`i Island’s own Angel Prince. This delightful production follows the journey of a brother and sister through the world of water. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth and $5 for ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased through the Kahilu Theatre Box Office.

Through their journey, siblings Max and Violet learn of the importance of clean water in all its forms. They follow the water cycle through rain, snow, bog, aquifer, stream, ocean, cloud and back to rain. A water-filled journey of exploration and education.

Video by Jay Nelson effectively illuminates endangered portions of the water cycle which enhances the on-stage action and message. The script is a wonderful collaboration by Beth Dunnington and Angel Prince. Costumes are designed by Emily Lucht.

In the course of preparing for this production, cast members participated in a stream clean-up on March 13 at Waikoloa Stream with Margaret Fowler of the Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation District.

“The world of water . . . don’t miss out on this dance extravaganza showcasing earth’s water in its myriad forms.”

This production and its educational components is made possible through the support of the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development and Friends of the Kahilu Theatre Foundation.

Call the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at 885-6868, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm for tickets.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 – 7pm
Sunday, May 2, 2010 – 2pm
Tickets:
$20 Adults $10 Youth $5 Children, 5 years and under

Last year’s highly successful program was:

Vis Viva-An Ecological Dance Thriller


On Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 7pm, and Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2pm, the Kahilu Theatre Foundation and Prince Dance presented Vis Viva.

Since 2003 The Kahilu Theatre has collaborated with:

  • The Kula Naia Dolphin Research Foundation to bring attention to wild dolphin research and education.
  • The Keauhou Bird Conservation Center to bring attention to the plight of the endangered Hawaiian Palila Bird.
  • The West Hawaii Mediation Center to bring attention to the strengthening of families through mediation.
  • The Keck Observatory to bring attention to higher education opportunities and astronomy.
  • The North Hawaii Youth Coalition to bring attention to recycling and global warming.
  • Mala`ai to bring attention to food and sustainability issues.

Over 4000 youth have participated in these projects and over $25,000 has been donated to the above organizations.